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AVA: Yakima Valley

Blend and Vineyards:

• 83% Petite Sirah - McIntire Vineyard, Sunnyside (Yakima Valley)
• 15% Merlot - Crawford Vineyard, Prosser (Yakima Valley)
• 2% Grenache - McIntire Vineyard, Sunnyside (Yakima Valley)

Alcohol: 12.7%

Production: 40 cases

Harvest Dates, and Brix at Harvest:

• Petite Sirah - 11/2/04, 22.8 brix
• Merlot - 11/6/04, 26.1 brix
• Grenache - 11/2/04, 22.8 brix

Tasting Notes:

Perfume of blackberry pie, cherry Pez, and lemon pastry; flavors of fresh ripe apricots and tangy Asian plums, with a smooth, long finish.

Reviewed:

• Seattle Times, November 12, 2006